EEG pattern for stress condition during listening rock music and binaural beat sound

Music has a great effect on human brain and brainwaves. It is already proven that listening to music such as binaural beat sound and rock music increases the beta band power that is associated to increase the stress condition during listening. This research were conducted to determine the EEG pattern for stress condition during listening binaural beat sound and rock music. The research were conducted due to there is no previous research that conduct an experiment related binaural beat during listening. The previous researcher only focus on the effect of binaural beat after the listening. Experiment were conducted on 5 subjects which are 3 female and 2 male and the data of brainwaves of the samples were collected. The data collected were focused only on Alpha band and Beta band which only exist when someone are in awake state. The data were collected by using Emotiv Insight 5-Channel EEG Mobile set which consist of the Emotiv Insight headset, the Universal USB Receiver and the Emotiv Pure EEG software. The data were in power spectral density (PSD) form and it were analyzed by using SPSS software. In SPSS software, the data were analyzed to find the mean, standard deviation and the distribution. From the analysis and discussion, the hypothesis of this research are proven as the beta band are increasing and higher than alpha band. As for the recommendation, the next researcher could increase the number of subject for experimental and the songs also recommended to be divided based on subject song preferences

Electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern for human smoke habit

The brain is most important part of the human body. Smoking cigarettes is a bad habit, however the total numbers of smokers continue developing. Most smokers give 'to release stress and bored' as a purpose behind smoking. Under this circumstance, the interested of brain condition for smoke affinity are useful for varies biomedical field. The essential motivation behind this research is to investigate the Electroencephalogram (EEG) pattern for smoker using sub-band of theta, alpha and beta groups focus on Power Spectral Density (PSD). EMOTIV Pure•EEG™, SPSS and Excel is used as the software while Emotiv Insight is used as the hardware in this research. 5 smokers and 5 non-smokers were tested for this exploration. EEG data was recorded for 5 minutes. Results demonstrated that smokers have lesser theta band which shows a less stressed on feeling as contrasted with non-smokers with a higher theta band. Smokers additionally higher alpha band which shows that they are more casual contrasted with non-smokers with lower alpha band. In any case, smokers are lower beta band that shows they are less�cognizant contrasted with non-smokers. Recently, electronic cigarettes (e�cigarette) have been proposed as a successful instrument for smoking restraint

EEG pattern of human calmness during listening to Al-Quran recitation and soft instrumental music

Emotions is a really importance and powerful in human life this is because it can affect the brain which is the most importance organ in human organic system. Good emotion will gives a good effect towards the brain and human while the bad emotion will be vice versa from the good emotion. This is the reasons why emotion needs to manage wisely. Calmness is the one thing that people always seek off after having a hard time or stress. Music has a great effect towards human mind and body. It has proven that listening to music increase the alpha wave level associated to the increase of relaxation. Music is one of therapy that beneficial the people who experiencing depression, stress or anxiety. This research used al�Quran recitation of Surah al-Shua’ara and soft instrumental music as the material to simulate the brain to generate the calmness. There are 10 subject were recorded the EEG signal during listening to al-Quran recitation and soft instrumental music by using Emotiv Insight equipment. The raw data of EEG will undergo analysing process by using SPSS software to test the accurately of the data. The objective of this research is to compare the calmness between the Al-Quran recitation and soft instrumental music. As the result, it is found that most of the subjects were calm during listening to al-Quran recitation compared to the soft instrumental music, but still the soft instrumental music gives calmness towards the listener this is because alpha wave level is low during listening to them compared to beta wave level. In conclusion, al-Quran recitation gives calmness towards the listener compared to the soft instrumental music

INTEGRATION OF POKA YOKE INTO PROCESS FAILURE MODE AND EFFECT ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY

The Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is a one of the requirements which was required by the Automotive Industries Action Group (AIAG) to all the automotive suppliers and manufacturers worldwide through the TS16949 Quality System. There were a lot of dicrepencies detected on implementing the FMEA which directly related to the user experinces and knowledge. The descrepencies cause the FMEA not meeting the objectives of it. Conceptually, Poka Yoke is able to fit into the Process FMEA. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) helps predict and prevent problems through proper control or detection methods. Mistake proofing emphasizes detection and correction of mistakes before they become defects. Poka Yoke helps people and processes work correctly the first time. It refers to techniques that make mistakes impossible to commit. These techniques eliminate defects from products and processes as well as substantially improve their quality and reliability. Poka Yoke can be considered an extension of FMEA. The use of simple Poka Yoke ideas and methods in product and process design eliminates both human and mechanical errors. Ultimately, both FMEA and Poka Yoke methodologies result in zero defects and benefit either the end or the next-in-line customer. The first concept of Poka Yoke emphasizes elimination of the cause or occurrence of the error that creates the defects by concentrating on the cause of the error in the process. The defect is prevented by stopping the line or the machine when the root cause of the defect is triggered or detected. The second concept of Poka Yoke focuses on the effectiveness of the detection system. The foolproof detection system eliminates the defect or detects the error that causes defects. The implementation of the Poka Yoke concept in a foolproof detection system eliminates the possibility that error or defects will slip through the process and reach the customer

Developing Lean – EMS Integration Database for Sustaining ISO 14000 Certification

This paper highlights a methodology to implement Lean-EMS integration system in the case study company. Lean manufacturing is a concept widely applied in industries to eliminate wastes and achieve high business efficiency. The concept implemented through five principles which is called a self-sustaining cycle. EMS on the other side is an international standard for environmental management. It guides organizations through compliance requirements to reduce environmental impacts from business activities and boost up operating efficiency. Researches on EMS implementation have revealed that the system has similarity with Lean Principles. Hence, researchers had integrated both systems to attain both lean and EMS goals. This integration required a management system for continuous improvement. This paper focuses on design, and development of database system to manage the integration of Lean Principles and Environmental Management System (EMS) to aid employees in problem solving through visual indicators for continuous improvement and sustain the certification. The methodology adapted for the study is using the database development steps with Microsoft Access 2010 software. The database which is comprised of five performance measures (each reflects a lean principle and selected EMS clause) from integration framework specially designed and developed for the case study company. The results of the study validated the use of developed database system for continuous improvement. The study is indeed very useful to the company because the developed system is a comprehensive tool, where it can visualize problems in operations that might affect the production flow and EMS compliance. As the problem visualized, immediate problem solving can be done to continuously improve the conditions and sustain EMS certification

STUDY ON STREAMLINED PROCESS IMPROVEMENT BY USING VALUE STREAM MAPPING IN AUTOMOTIVE SEATING COMPANY: A CASE STUDY

Streamlined process improvement is often one of the tools applied during the performance improvement plan at which it is an effective way of bringing about positives improvement to the processes. Value Stream Mapping is a qualitative tool by which described the process in detail about how it operates in order to create flow. Through the value stream is regarded as an important tool in the implementation of lean manufacturing at where it identifies the waste in system which paving the way for a successful lean implementation. The paper discussed the findings from the development of the Current State Value Stream Mapping (CSVSM) and the reduction in non value added time that can be obtained after the development of Future State Value Stream Mapping (FSVSM). The result of this paper indicates that development of the Value Stream Mapping from CSVSM to FSVSM has led to reduction in non-value added time from 11.76 days to 3.00 days. The suggestions of potential improvements opportunities are proposed for the Future State Value Stream Mapping after analyzing the problem statements

LEAN BEHAVIOR IMPACT TOWARDS LEAN MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY

Lean behavior is an essential element to create a continuous improvement culture in the service organization. Meanwhile, continuous improvement is defined as the never-ending efforts for improvement involving everyone in organization. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes of behavior practices after the introduction of lean tools and to discuss on how lean behavior in developing the continuous improvement culture in an office environment. This study focuses on self-administered questionnaire method to obtain the real time data for the analysis of behavior practices. Ford Questionnaire is used and distributed to the employees of different management levels in Business Development and IT department. The obtained results are analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The same questionnaire survey is conducted after the introduction of lean tools. The expected outcomes of this study is to determine the level of lean behavior practices in the office department and to provide a clear understanding on some lean behavior practices that need to be nurtured among the employees in order to produce a healthy work environment

Study On Streamlined Process Improvement By Using Value Stream Mapping In Automotive Seating Company: A Case Study

Streamlined process improvement is often one of the tools applied during the performance improvement plan at which it is an effective way of bringing about positives improvement to the processes. Value Stream Mapping is a qualitative tool by which described the process in detail about how it operates in order to create flow. Through the value stream is regarded as an important tool in the implementation of lean manufacturing at where it identifies the waste in system which paving the way for a successful lean implementation. The paper discussed the findings from the development of the Current State Value Stream Mapping (CSVSM) and the reduction in non value added time that can be obtained after the development of Future State Value Stream Mapping (FSVSM). The result of this paper indicates that development of the Value Stream Mapping from CSVSM to FSVSM has led to reduction in non-value added time from 11.76 days to 3.00 days. The suggestions of potential improvements opportunities are proposed for the Future State Value Stream Mapping after analyzing the problem statements

MANAGING WASTE ELIMINATION DATABASE IN LEAN MANUFACTURING: IMPROVE PROBLEM SOLVING CAPABILITY

This study highlighted on managing the waste elimination database in lean manufacturing of the case study company. An application for managing the waste elimination database in lean manufacturing to improve the visual indicators and enhance the problem solving capabilities of the employees in the organization is introduced as the basic success factors to drive the process of continuous improvement culture forward. Ineffective database systems within the organization have caused the inaccurate, redundancy and inconsistency of data. Lean implementations are not successful because there is a lack of communication and involvement of all levels of employees. The study attempts to design an application in a personal database system to the employees at Lean department to keep track of the waste elimination database for analysis and evaluation purpose. Likewise, it’s also examined the employees’ problem solving capacity in waste eliminating project. Application in Microsoft Access is considered new in the case study company. The problems that faced are such as the human factors such as the fearful in changing and accepting IT systems and procedures. Application in Microsoft Access is considered new in the case study company. The employees in Lean department can easily keep track on the improvement projects and the management can monitor on the improvement task and problem solving capabilities of the employees. The visual indicators are improved because meaningful chart and reports are generated for visual and filling purpose. Besides, implementing the problem solving cycle in the designed application to improve the problem solving activities which is also an important element in creating continuous improvement culture. As the many factors such as human factors and skills in using the database application are affected the effectiveness of the designed application. The cost saving value after implementation the database application is difficult to obtain as some study subject are difficult to measure in term of cost

Lean Behavior Impact Towards Lean Management: Case Study

Lean behavior is an essential element to create a continuous improvement culture in the service organization. Meanwhile, continuous improvement is defined as the never-ending efforts for improvement involving everyone in organization. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the changes of behavior practices after the introduction of lean tools and to discuss on how lean behavior in developing the continuous improvement culture in an office environment. This study focuses on self-administered questionnaire method to obtain the real time data for the analysis of behavior practices. Ford Questionnaire is used and distributed to the employees of different management levels in Business Development and IT department. The obtained results are analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The same questionnaire survey is conducted after the introduction of lean tools. The expected outcomes of this study is to determine the level of lean behavior practices in the office department and to provide a clear understanding on some lean behavior practices that need to be nurtured among the employees in order to produce a healthy work environment